U.S. Route 6 over Pequabuck River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · JCT of Rt 6 & Rt 72 · Structure no. 00471
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Route 6 over Pequabuck River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. Route 6 over Pequabuck River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 68 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 15,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,329 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Route 6 over Pequabuck River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is U.S. Route 6 over Pequabuck River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does U.S. Route 6 over Pequabuck River carry?
About 15,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Route 6 over Pequabuck River?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Route 6 over Pequabuck River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.